When invasive species become part of our culture
Biological invasions are widely acknowledged as a serious threat to biodiversity, global economies, and a good quality of life. Yet, they are not universally perceived as a nuisance and are sometimes gaining—often unexpectedly—cultural acceptance in local communities around the world. The consequences of this acceptance are not trivial for invasive species management.
Biological invasions are widely acknowledged as a serious threat to biodiversity, global economies, and a good quality of life. Yet, they are not universally perceived as a nuisance and are sometimes gaining—often unexpectedly—cultural acceptance in local communities around the world. The consequences of this acceptance are not trivial for invasive species management.
